What does "beverage" mean?

1. (a drink) any type of drink, such as juice, coffee, or beer.

How do you use "beverage"?

Often used in plural form when referring to a list of options.

beverage

US //ˈbɛvɝɪdʒ// UK //bˈɛvəɹɪdʒ// bev·er·age

1 a drink (n.)
B1 Intermediate Formal

any type of drink, such as juice, coffee, or beer.

any liquid intended for human consumption, typically excluding plain water in commercial contexts.

Example

The flight attendant asked if I would like a hot or cold beverage.

Example

The restaurant's menu features an extensive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including several locally sourced craft sodas.

Usage

Often used in plural form when referring to a list of options.

Teacher's tip

This word is much more formal than 'drink'. It is common on menus, signs, and in business contexts, but sounds unnatural in casual conversation at home.
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Origin

From Middle English beverage, from Old French beverage, variant of bevrage, from beivre (“to drink”), variant of boivre (“to drink”), from Latin bibō. Related to imbibe.